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TUTORING & SUPPORT
Free tutoring, academic advising, and peer support — available to every Lawson State student, every semester.
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YOUR SUPPORT NETWORK
Free · 24/7 · 500+ subjects
Tutor.com
Lawson State students get unlimited free access to Tutor.com — live tutors on demand, any time of day. Connect from your laptop, phone, or tablet. No appointment needed.
Log in to MyLawson → Student Resources → Tutor.com
Reaching Academic & Career Excellence
R.A.C.E. Advising Center
Academic advisors help you plan your course schedule, stay on track for transfer or graduation, and connect you with campus support services. Available at both campuses.
Walk in or call 205.929.2113 · Both campuses
Student Positive Academic Center of Excellence
S.P.A.C.E. Center
Peer tutoring, study groups, academic workshops, and one-on-one support for at-risk students. Located on the Birmingham Campus.
Birmingham Campus · 205.925.2515
Free walk-in assistance
Writing & Math Lab
Get help with papers, essays, math homework, and test preparation from trained instructors. No appointment required during open lab hours.
Check posted hours each semester
Databases, e-books, and research guides
Library & Research Help
The Lawson State Library provides access to academic databases, research guides, e-books, and study spaces. Research librarians are available to help you find sources.
Birmingham Campus · 205.929.2068
Accommodations & accessibility
Disability Services
If you have a documented disability, Disability Services coordinates academic accommodations including extended test time, note-taking assistance, and accessible formats.
Contact Student Affairs · 205.929.6437
Tips
SUCCEED THIS SEMESTER
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Don't wait until you're failing — reach out as soon as you feel behind.
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Tutoring is a sign of strength, not weakness. High achievers use it too.
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Visit the library for quiet study space during finals and midterms.
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Peer tutors often explain concepts in ways that click faster than lectures.
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Your advisor can help you drop, add, or withdraw before the deadline.
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STILL NOT SURE WHERE TO START?
Your advisor is your best first call. They can point you to exactly the right resource — whether it's tutoring, counseling, disability services, or financial help.
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Your first step toward a new career, a degree, or a better future starts here.